Infinite Terror: Infinite Reversal

Chapter 172 Further Improvement
The so-called intelligence of the main god is a comprehensive value, related to the infinitely diverse thinking speed, calculation ability, logic, and analytical ability. Since Liu Xi's base intelligence value is already so high, let's find some exchanges that require high intelligence for her.

Although he doesn't have captain's authority, Mu Xiang's speed in absorbing information has reached an incredible level. If he wanted to, he could even flip through the entire table of the main god.

Zhang Heng was about to ask Mu Xiang another question when he opened the door and saw the two talking. He gave a knowing look and then quietly closed the door.

Mu Xiang did hear the noise, but he thought it was just Zhang Heng struggling with it. Since he himself was unwilling to come out, he would talk about it tomorrow.

After exchanging the requirements and suggestions for the exchange, Liu Xi went back first. Mu Xiang himself searched through various exchanges below the main god, making minor adjustments to the plans he had made for everyone... those related to thought memory, those related to fourth-order berserk consciousness, and those related to the soul.

[Zhang Jie...]

Mu Xiang sighed inwardly as he thought about this... He had assumed that Zhang Jie's Eye of Hint and Double A-level telekinesis were obtained by him through cheating, but after obtaining Chu Xuan's spatial bag, the information revealed that this was not the case.

I wonder if this information was found by Chu Xuan in the future using the Investiture of the Gods.

That is, Zhang Jie's Eye of Hint and Double A-level Telekinesis were not obtained by himself, but were given by the Main God... The side quests and reward points he obtained in all the horror movies had other uses.

This wasn't written in the original story... Judging from the information Chu Xuan gave, Zhang Jie had already tried to solve this problem using his captain privileges after "A Nightmare on Elm Street".

Having captain authority allows one to directly request the main god to provide a series of suitable exchanges based on an individual's qualities and current situation. Zhang Jie thought he could succeed, but it seems he still failed.

Even now, he still has a huge amount of reward points and side quests left, in a state of desperate inaction. He's always eager to help others if they need assistance... and that's why.

Mu Xiang recalled Zhang Jie's exchange at the suggestion of the Main God, then sighed... Actually, Mu Xiang would have been satisfied as long as Zhang Jie was saved, even if Zhang Jie's enhancements and physique as a Guide were taken away, he wouldn't care. But what he didn't expect was that Zhang Jie had actually taken a few steps in self-rescue, which was troublesome.

Mu Xiang now has far fewer options. At least the options of splitting his mind and copying his memories are no longer feasible. He has to consider the exchange options in conjunction with Zhang Jie's.

His own exchange also requires careful consideration. If all goes as expected, the Central Continent team will produce a true fourth-tier member in the next match. Knowing that Zheng Zha doesn't have the protagonist's halo, Mu Xiang is 70% confident of securing captaincy and unlocking the fourth-tier gene lock. However, initially entering the fourth tier actually does more harm than good…

Once the gene lock is unlocked, the person goes berserk to the point of exhaustion at the early stage of the fourth tier, making them less effective than a peak third-tier expert in a team. After all, once such a person unlocks the fourth tier gene lock, how to fight, how long to fight, and who to fight becomes completely unpredictable. In many horror movies, they would practically be a one-time combatant.

Even if Zheng Zha enters the early stage of the fourth tier, Mu Xiang will have a lot of trouble figuring out how to deal with him... Now it seems that the one who is more likely to be out of control is Mu Xiang himself, which is ridiculous.

There should be relevant countermeasures available for exchange at the main god's place; that's the kind of thing Mu Xiang is looking for... One easily confused point is that the berserk consciousness of a fourth-tier powerhouse when unlocking the fourth-order gene lock is not actually a demonic impulse, but rather the berserk and bloodthirsty nature of ancient genes. This kind of thing is actually easier to deal with.

After all, if an A-grade Tiger Soul can drive a fourth-tier powerhouse into a berserk state, why can't we find a weapon or equipment to do the opposite?
[There's no rush for an S-rank bloodline, and even less of a rush after reaching Tier 4... My budget this time is actually only for one A-rank side quest, but then again, if I find a weapon that meets the requirements, I can probably use it until the final battle.]

Mu Xiang kept searching, comparing, and planning, and even with his current thinking speed, he didn't go back to sleep until 11 p.m. The next morning, Mu Xiang was the first to arrive at the square, making some minor adjustments to the existing plan while waiting for everyone to arrive.

However, Zhang Jie's door remained tightly closed until lunchtime, leaving everyone looking at each other in bewilderment. Mu Xiang and Zheng Zha exchanged glances and ultimately decided to eat at the Main God Square, where they could also discuss their exchange plans.

Faced with this unexpected situation, everyone had no choice but to exchange some ready-made food from the main god. Although the taste and nutritional value were excellent, and the price was practically zero relative to everyone's assets, it was still a bit unusual for the veterans to solve their lunch problem this way for the first time... something was definitely missing.

"Uh, why do you all seem to have no appetite?" Zhang Heng asked vaguely while eating heartily. "Is Zhang Jie's cooking really that good?"

Zheng Zha shook his head with a wry smile, saying nothing... The two newcomers might not realize it, but the others certainly did. Zheng Zha knew something must have happened to Zhang Jie, which was why he was avoiding them—perhaps he was recovering from an injury, or perhaps he was considering something...

In the real world, calling this meal a feast would be an understatement, but most people found it rather unappetizing. After all, the Zhongzhou Team has always been a very harmonious group, and their atmosphere was incredibly warm and friendly when they returned to the Main God Space. This time, with Zhang Jie and his wife absent, the atmosphere was definitely different.

After the meal, Zhao Yingkong was the first to undergo enhancement. This assassin girl continued to focus on assassination techniques. According to her, enhancing her Flash Spirit to B-rank wouldn't improve her much... after all, her reaction speed hadn't changed much.

In order to master the intermediate Shining Enhancement, Zhao Yingkong has spent a lot of reward points on nerve reflex speed. However, to this day, she is still unable to fully unleash the maximum speed of the intermediate Shining... not because her body cannot withstand it, but because her reaction speed is still not fast enough.

Without unlocking higher-level gene locks, strengthening a B-grade Shining Spirit would yield negligible results... Her potential would increase significantly, but the change in her actual level would be insignificant. This was Zhao Yingkong's opinion, and Mu Xiang's suggestion was the same.

Before entering the "Trembling Black Hole," Zhao Yingkong had her eye on a B-level enhancement, which was neither a higher-level bloodline nor a B-level Inheritance Shadow, but an independent skill...

Image change!

The name likely comes from "Shadow Swap," but the meaning is different. Its function is to swap the positions of the main body and the shadow; the shadow still possesses offensive capabilities, while the main body cannot be attacked. Although it is an instant-cast skill with a short duration, its advantages lie in its low cost and short interval. With Zhao Yingkong's speed, mastering this move can leave even stronger opponents in a state of utter chaos.

Meanwhile, the A-level side quest she possessed, at Mu Xiang's recommendation, was used to exchange for a skill certified by the original author Zhao Biantai... Mirror Image.

Zhao Zhuikong's assessment that it's suitable for assassination is absolutely true... because as an A-level skill, the mirror image still consumes little resources and has a short interval; the number of mirror images depends on the user's proficiency and physical abilities. Of course, its effectiveness is also affected by the genetic lock...

However, these were all real improvements for Zhao Yingkong.

This is an intermission, and the plot inevitably revolves around planning and exchange... There will be rehearsals and performances later on, so we'll try to give it as much to see as possible.

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